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What Causes Purple And Black Swelling On Elbow?
I am 70 years old I am on blood thinners earlier this morning I was getting out of my vehicle and the door came back and hit me on the elbow it is swollen about the size of a golf ball and it is purple and black what could be the cause should I see a doctor
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Hi there
In my opinion Purple and Black colors indicate internal bleeding
since you are on blood thinners , you will need aspiration
also there is the possibility of crack fracture
untill you see your doctor or get admitted to ER use ice packs
Good Luck
In my opinion Purple and Black colors indicate internal bleeding
since you are on blood thinners , you will need aspiration
also there is the possibility of crack fracture
untill you see your doctor or get admitted to ER use ice packs
Good Luck
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